Traditions that last in the port of Mazatlán
Mazatlan is the most recognized city in Sinaloa because it is the pearl of the Pacific, famous for its high seas fishing and perfect beaches for vacationing, but if there is anything that makes this great city, is that it rescues much of the essence of its traditions, which make it a perfect destination for a cultural trip. It is in this way that the flights to Mazatlan offer us more than sun, sand and party, that is why next we will talk about some of these traditions that you can be part of during your visit.
The Mazatlan Carnival
This year it celebrated 120 years since its first celebration, it is the third most important in the world after Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans, this great Mazatlan festival is celebrated with allegorical cars and costumes, spectacular artificial games and cheerful music to the sound of "la tambora ". It takes place in February and attracts thousands of people every year, many of them Mazatlecos who for a few days enjoy vacations, since many businesses and establishments close during this party, although of course, thousands count the visitors that arrive and citizens will make you feel like one more of Mazatlan.
Sinaloa Festival of the Arts
Every year and during 2 weeks of the month of October, this interesting festival of arts takes place in Mazatlan and some of the events offered are plays, opera and classical music, ballet and concerts. Most events take place in the Historic Center area and some are free. During this festival, it is also possible to taste a lot of the local food and also, crafts fill the streets waiting for a traveler to take them home.
Mazatlan Cultural Festival
Held annually between the months of October and December, this festival exhibits a very varied sample of the arts that includes a piano recital, painting exhibitions, string and rock concerts, ballet, plays and opera. During the festival, they come to present different artists of international stature looking to exhibit their new works, also during this time represents a national cultural side, "the day of the dead", where different ofrendas are exposed typical of each region and are detailed the most emblematic or rare traditions of these.
Sculpture Competition in Arena
With already 4 years of tradition, this event attracts artists from various parts of the world who make real works of art in sand. This contest becomes a real pleasure to admire, because the patience with which the artists detail each part of his work floods us with calm and admiration. Once the exhibition of works begins, the most astonished can be the youngest ones, since sometimes very representative figures of pop culture, characters of cartoons and even natural scenes are represented.
Check the flights to Mazatlan and set aside some for one of these celebrations, where we assure you that you will forget all those things that can keep you stressed in your day-to-day life, as well as being part of the great Mazatlecan culture.